Craft Beer to Frozen Margaritas on a Forest Hills Bar Crawl

4.7 (211)

Mon – Tue, 16:00 – 22:00; Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)

66-75 Selfridge St

Smash burgers with crispy edges and a deep craft beer list, on tap and in cans, set the tone at this compact Forest Hills hole-in-the-wall. Happy hour discounts draft beer, and board games help pass the time.

4.3 (519)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

69-12 Austin St

Sushi counter and full bar share one clean room here, with a gold special roll, seafood garlic udon, and pineapple rice on the menu. Happy hour runs all seven days, and two nights stay open past midnight.

4.3 (87)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 20:00

68-60 Austin St, Store 3

Start here early. Austin Street Coffee & Grill closes at 8:00 PM every day, and its espresso, beer, souvlaki, and breakfast menu suit an unhurried, inexpensive first stop in a spacious room with TVs.

4.2 (1,034)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 15:30 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 15:30 – 02:00 (+1)

95-32 Queens Blvd

Tuesday happy hour runs 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM at this Rego Park lounge, family-owned from 2004 on. Frozen drinks and margaritas come early, then loud DJ sets and a packed dance floor.

4.1 (3,965)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:30 – 23:00; Thu, 11:30 – 11:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)

61-35 Junction Boulevard

Oversized frozen cocktails are the headline at this employee-owned barbecue spot on Junction Boulevard. Ribs and wings suit group sharing, service tends to be fast and cheerful, and shrimp portions draw value complaints.

4.4 (2,187)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 23:00

107-10 70th Road

Nuevo Latino cooking is the focus at this Forest Hills fixture dating to 1995. Latin-inspired plates and drinks come with indoor and outdoor seating, and take-out works for anyone heading home after the last round.